Why Is a Person with Diabetes Mellitus at Higher Risk

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why is a person with diabetes mellitus at higher risk for developing periodontal disease?

• A) impaired immune response
• B) increased rigidity of the collagen structure of tissues
• C) decreased dental plaque
• D) increased salivation

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